Mexican Shrimp Spaghetti
This Mexican Shrimp Spaghetti combines creamy, smoky flavor with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp for a dish that feels indulgent yet comes together with ease. Roasted poblano and jalapeño peppers are blended with cream cheese, Mexican crema, and Spanglish Asadero Garlic Salt Seasoning into a rich, velvety green sauce, then tossed with spaghetti and juicy shrimp for a restaurant-quality pasta night at home.
Rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or anytime you want to elevate weeknight pasta.
This Mexican Shrimp Spaghetti combines creamy, smoky flavor with tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp for a dish that feels indulgent yet comes together with ease. Roasted poblano and jalapeño peppers are blended with cream cheese, Mexican crema, and Spanglish Asadero Garlic Salt Seasoning into a rich, velvety green sauce, then tossed with spaghetti and juicy shrimp for a restaurant-quality pasta night at home.
Rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or anytime you want to elevate weeknight pasta.
Ingredients
For the Green Sauce:
3 poblano peppers
1 jalapeño pepper
⅓ white onion
1 garlic clove
2 Tbsp Mexican crema
4 oz (½ block) cream cheese
1 handful fresh cilantro
½ Cup milk
For the Pasta and Shrimp:
8 oz spaghetti
1½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp paprika
A drizzle of olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
Instructions
Roast the poblano peppers on a comal or skillet until charred on all sides. Transfer them to a plastic bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and add the peppers to a blender.
Add the jalapeño, white onion, garlic, Mexican crema, cream cheese, cilantro, Spanglish Asadero Garlic Salt seasoning, and milk to the blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, Spanglish Asadero Garlic Salt seasoning, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well to coat all the shrimp evenly.
In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp of butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 7–8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining Tbsp of butter. Add the cooked spaghetti and the green sauce. Stir well until everything is combined.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until the sauce begins to simmer.
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